It’s a new year. Again. And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again. Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s been a whole month since the parties, the tinsel, the family, the indulgence. I … Continue reading
It’s a new year. Again. And now it’s Ground Hog Day. Again. Just like the Bill Murray movie, it just keeps happening over and over. It’s been a whole month since the parties, the tinsel, the family, the indulgence. I … Continue reading
September 25, 2012 and currently Leave a comment
WHAT are probiotics and why do we keep hearing about them? They are in every yogurt commercial I see. Probiotics are bacteria that exist in our digestive tract. There IS such a thing as good bacteria, and we need to … Continue reading
August 12, 2012 and currently 5 Comments
We’ve always heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Without question this is true, especially for our kids. For brain development, their daily energy levels, their ability to focus. It can be a challenge with all of … Continue reading
August 5, 2012 and currently Leave a comment
So much of what we feed our kids is full of chemicals and overprocessed, nutrient depleted food stuff. Junk food abounds. Providing your family with nutritious, acceptable and SAFE food is HARD to do! Almost everyday inside The GEM, we hear parents … Continue reading
Toxins make us sick — our bodies AND our mind. They are not just in the air. They are all around us–even where you would never think. Toxins are also in our: – Food – Cosmetics – Relationships – Habits … Continue reading
Don’t take this SUPER LEAF for granted. This herb is not just a random garnish found next to the salsa on the condiment bar at Taco Cabana. It’s a powerful natural detoxifier. There are many well-documented benefits of organic cilantro. … Continue reading
If I tackled you just before you unknowingly drank poison, wouldn’t you hail me as your hero? Well, consider this your face plant. You probably have been consuming this toxin on a daily basis. Worse, you may even be serving … Continue reading
August 24, 2011 and currently 2 Comments
Now taking requests. I may not use them and secretly scoff behind your back, but I will graciously consider them. Like today. A new found BFF asked me to write about what to feed her kids for after school snacks. … Continue reading